If
you're looking for a destination that brings nature to life, then look
no further than the Mackay Region. From beach-lounging wallabies at Cape Hillsborough National Park, to shy-but-oh-so-cute platypus in Eungella National Park and secluded beaches that only a local would know, its got natural attractions on tap.

Mackay City
Art deco buildings, cute cafes and palm-tree lined streets make up the city heart of Mackay, while nothing is more than a 20-minute drive away.

Slip on your deck shoes and settle in for an afternoon of tapas, cocktails and yacht-envy on the water at the Mackay Marina.

Beaches & Rainforest
Those in the know have been exploring Eungella National Park
for years, but there always something new to be discovered in
Australia’s oldest and longest stretch of sub-tropical rainforest.

Weekends here are about jumping in the kayak, setting sail or packing
the fishing rods and hiking gear and getting out to experience one of
the Great Barrier Reef islands just offshore.

Organise a charter boat to get you to Brampton Island, the Newry Island group or Cumberland Islands including Keswick
and St Bees, to explore the walking trails, snorkel in waters teeming
with coral and marine life, and camp blissfully disconnected from the
world.

Take a day trip Airlie Beach – just 1 ½ hours drive north of Mackay – to explore the beauty of the Whitsundays.